Careers in Health Science

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    Skilled nurses and other health care professionals are in high demand across the country. Combine an interest in science and a compassion for others to create a fulfilling and challenging career. Find health care careers everywhere—in doctor’s offices, clinics, hospitals, home health and employee health facilities, in small towns, large cities and rural areas. When you complete the following Madison College programs and certificates, these are the types of jobs you can get:

     

    Programs 

    Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

    • Biotechnology Research Technicians
    • Biotechnology Production Technicians
    • Clinical Laboratory Technician
    • Laboratory Technicians
    • Quality Control/Assurance Technicians

    Dental Assistant

    • Chairside Assistant
    • Claims Approver
    • Laboratory Assistant
    • Receptionists/Office Assistant

    Dental Hygienist

    • Dental Hygienist

    Medical Assistant

    • Claims Analyst
    • EKG Technician
    • Medical Assistant
    • Medical Office Assistant
    • Medical Records Clerk
    • Pharmacy Aide
    • Phlebotomist
    • Receptionist

    Medical Coding Specialist and
    Advanced Medical Coding Specialist

    • Coder
    • Coding Specialist
    • Coding Technician

    Medical Laboratory Technician

    • Medical Laboratory Technician
    • Laboratory Technician/Research Assistant

    Nursing (Practical)

    • Home Health and Pharmacy Salesperson
    • Insurance Claims Monitor
    • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

    Nursing (R.N.)

    • Registered Nurse

    Nursing Assistant

    • CNA
    • Home Health Aide
    • Nurse Aide
    • Nursing Assistant
    • Psychiatric Aide

    Occupational Therapy Assistant

    • Activities Coordinator
    • Adult Day Care Coordinator
    • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
    • Community Support Worker
    • Durable Medical Equipment Coordinator
    • Family Support Worker
    • Job Coach
    • Life Skills Trainer
    • Supported Employment Specialist

    Optometric Technician

    • Contact Lens Technician
    • Dispensing Optician
    • Opthalmic Assistant
    • Optometric Technician
    • Physical Therapy Assistant

    Physical Therapist Assistant

    • Physical Therapist Assistant

    Radiography

    • Radiographer

    Respiratory Care Practitioner

    • Respiratory Therapist

    Surgical Technologist

    • Central Supply Technician
    • First Assisting Technologist
    • GI Technician
    • Laser/Endoscopic Technician
    • Material Manager
    • OB Technician
    • Private Scrub Technologist
    • Second Assisting Technologist
    • Surgical Sales Representative
    • Surgical Technologist
    • Tissue/Organ Procurement

    Therapeutic Massage Therapy

    • Nationally Certified Massage Therapist
    • Wisconsin Certified Massage Therapist

     

    Certificates

    Bioinformatics Certificate

    • Bioformatics Specialist
    • Bioinformatics Technician

    Biotechnology Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

    • Associate Scientist
    • Entry-level Scientist
    • Laboratory Manager
    • Laboratory Supervisor
    • Process Scientist
    • Quality Assurance
    • Research Scientist
    • Team Leader

    Clinical Opthalmic Assistant Certificate

    • Ophthalmic Assistant
    • Optometric Technician
    • Dispensing Optician
    • Contact Lens Technician

    Mammography Certificate

    • Mammographer

    Phlebotomy Certificate

    • Phlebotomist

    Polysomnography Certificate

    • Sleep Researcher
    • Polysomnography (Sleep) Technician
    Last Modified: January 3, 2012